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Phil McMullen
Phil McMullen Terrascope .. & the Terrastock Festivals

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About me:
Phil McMullen, sometimes aka Ptolemy, lives in the West of England and spends his time between rearing chickens and vegetables writing about psychedelic, improvised and experimental rock & folk music. He was the founding editor of the legendary Ptolemaic Terrascope magazine from 1989 to 2005, and nowadays runs the widely respected Terrascope .. website (www.terrascope.co.uk). He is also the founding father of the Terrastock festivals, the next of which takes place... soon (watch this space for details!)


Contact Phil at ptolemy at terrascope dot co dot uk



Above: Phil (foreground) pictured with Jeff Kelly of the Green Pajamas.

Here's what Nick "Bevis Frond" Saloman had to say about Phil in a recent interview:

"Phil McMullen is one of that rare breed, a music fan who doesn't want to be a musician. Phil is, has been and always will be the kind of guy who is just happy to let the music take him to various faraway places. He has a deep knowledge, immaculate taste, and a startling ability to hear something in an unknown band which convinces him they'll become universally adored. And he's usually right. Phil has championed many unknown artistes, only for them to become huge and no longer accessible to the likes of us. Why no major labels have ever offered him a job as head of A & R is a total mystery to me. Alternatively, if the BBC are looking for someone to take over where John Peel left off, Phil should be high up the list. He's been totally dedicated to The Terrascope for years, a dedication which has severely threatened his family relationships, his life savings, not to mention his sanity. He's been instrumental in organising the wonderful Terrastock Festivals, let's hope they keep going in some shape or form. He's been a good friend to many people who've needed support when their careers have been going nowhere. He's relinquished control of the Terrascope after 15 years, just to give himself a much-needed rest. Remember, all that time he's held down a high pressured job as well. Somehow, I can't see Phil staying out of the scene for too long. He's got too much to offer, too many views, too much enthusiasm. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that Phil is a great writer with a brilliant ear for that magical whatever that makes bands big. He's a good guy, and I'm pleased to have been mates with him for so long".


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cranium pie

cranium pie



Nov 29 2009 12:01 AM

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thought forms

thought forms



Nov 28 2009 1:25 AM

actually Phil I posted a review copy to Simon months and months ago! 
and I've been waiting to see you in PERSON to give you yours. 
hmmmph

JUST CAN'T WAIT.
- charlie x
Scott Brookman

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Nov 27 2009 6:58 PM

Pop Music Lovers of the United Kingdom!

Nick Leese of Heyday Mail Order has made it easy for you to order my latest cd, A Song for Me, A Song for You within your own home nation!  Visit his website, the self-described “home of specialist music delights….from around the globe” and purchase at once.

Need convincing? Read the following review from Aaron Kupferberg’s Powerpopaholic blog:

 “Scott writes sweet melodic piano pop in the tradition of the 60's and 70's with a Tin Pan Alley touch. The title track is an intro to "This Little Samba" a bossa nova beat driven tune that recalls those light Burt Bacharach songs with a wry humor about a wandering mojo. Todd Rundgren fans will surely appreciate the bouncy "The First Assault Upon My Day" which sounds like it fell off of Something/Anything. Scott's diverse influences are both immediate and enjoyable. The wonderful "Real Estate" shows off some excellent arrangements that recall mid 70's McCartney with true affection.  Even with the hilarious ending song "Start the Day" you can't help think of Brian Wilson in the sandbox making up the words as he goes along.” (on CD).

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Nov 27 2009 5:30 PM

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hello Phil
love
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Love Messengers

Love Messengers



Nov 27 2009 7:57 AM

thank you sir

ROCK

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The Ultras

The Ultras



Nov 26 2009 10:02 AM

ThE CoLor oF ThE SuN

ThE CoLor oF ThE SuN



Nov 25 2009 12:41 PM

hey UP!
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5 Dec 2009
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Nov 18 2009 2:54 PM

oooooooooooooooohhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............
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Nov 17 2009 8:40 PM

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Kwisþ

Kwisþ



Nov 17 2009 6:57 PM

Yes, I remember, Fifty Foot Hose opened the show at Terrastock SF, in the old movie studios in Hunters Point. Was lots of fun, thanks Phil.
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Kwisþ

Kwisþ



Nov 12 2009 6:37 PM

New Fifty Foot Hose CD!



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Recorded: live on March 16, 2003 at the Beta Lounge in San Francisco

In 1967, San Francisco’s Fifty Foot Hose were certainly one of the innovators of a sound that took Psychedelia to new heights and was captured on the band’s one record, Cauldron. They are a totally unique hybrid—on one hand pulsating bay area acid rock, on the other, fractured electronic freakery, becoming one whole cohesive being. The sci-fi-ish video game-like artwork hinted at the sounds within, as did the Limelight label’s pedigree for truly progressive sounds. Band leader, Cork Marcheschi, used homemade electronic devices to create crude and experimental soundscapes and instrumental compositions that were sprinkled throughout the album.

Often starting shows with a swelling rumble that exploded into the first song, they soon developed a rabid following on the SF scene, though there was the occasional totally wrong gig, like when a very-pregnant Nancy had to perform at a Catholic Girls’ school! Still, the group wowed the crowds, performing with greats like Chuck Berry and Fairport Convention.
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Nov 6 2009 5:49 PM

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Moonbeams

Moonbeams



Oct 28 2009 8:26 PM

thank you guys for what you do for music, as well as for including my first album in your rumbles section a while back. hopefully you like the new album i sent you guys.

also your top 100 is the most spot-on list i have ever seen.
ANUBIS SPIRE

ANUBIS SPIRE



Oct 25 2009 11:46 PM

Many thanks for the friendship, we really appreciate it! :)
~ Kathy For ANUBIS SPIRE
So Shush

So Shush



Sep 4 2009 8:19 PM

Hi Phil

Thanks for adding us - cheers from up North
The Rowan Amber Mill

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Jul 4 2009 3:24 PM

Hi Phil and Terrascope. Just wanted to say many thanks for the lovely review of our Midsummers EP in the July 2009 rumbles section. We really do appreciate it, many thanks indeed. Love, The Rowan Amber Mill.
The Hare and the Moon

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Jun 29 2009 11:04 PM

Thank you for being a friend of The Hare And The Moon. It means a lot to us....we love Terrascope.
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The Autumn Leaves

The Autumn Leaves



Apr 18 2009 2:19 PM

Hi Phil,

Happy Weekend!

Take Care,

David
The Calliope of the Future

The Calliope of the Future



Feb 1 2009 7:04 AM

Thanks for being amazing.
-The Calliope of the Future
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